Chinoiserie Chic

Lately I’m a push over for anything Chinoiserie. I’ve been searching for a faux bamboo chair for my desk for years and still haven’t come across a vintage one at a reasonable price.

via Décor Pad

I love these glass top bamboo nesting tables!

via Décor Pad

Or better yet, mirrored round top!

via Madison Ave Gifts

After years of searching, I did manage to find a faux bamboo wooden chair while out thrifting. I hate when I forget to take a “Before” picture! It was in a dark wood finish with dingy upholstery. After a new finish and upholstery job….Voila!

AFTER

I decided to do a metallic finish to make her a little more modern.

Unfortunately she doesn’t fit well under my desk, but I’m still smitten with her and may end up using her in my new living room.

Hope you have an inspired week!

If you’re searching for a specific piece, give me a shout at FarmStyleStudio@gmail.com

Living Room Redo

Sorry I’m just now getting back to blogging. It’s been a rough couple of weeks for me personally with the passing of my grandfather, almost a year after my father passed. I also found out that I have some medical issues going on that I’m sad to say will have to slow my work schedule down for the time being. Nothing too serious thankfully, but with that said, its been nice to take it easy and relax more often. 


I get so excited about design work that I tend to ignore what my body’s trying to tell me. So, with the time off from work projects, I’ve been able to put a little energy into my own home for a little updating.


We’ve been in our house for over 7 years now, and things have definitely gotten a little outdated. I guess I took this picture around Easter a couple of years back judging from the cluttered mantel!


Before



The room is no where near completion, but I have made some headway on a few accent pieces. First off, remember this little castaway I found while out thrifting?


Before



After



She is definitely brought back to life in a fun ikat-style gray linen fabric.




The area rug is actually an indoor/outdoor rug that I snagged for a steal...$120 at Homegoods! I love that it’s a rich navy blue instead of black.


This cigarette table is a reproduction of the classic Maison Jansen design.




My newest thrift score is this Asian-inspired console table. It was originally in a beat-up light golden oak stain with a wooden carved top. I popped out the carving and had mirrored glass cut after refinishing it in Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy. A large ottoman that I added caster wheels to, rolls out when more seating is necessary.







The glass coffee table was another thrift find for $10! It was brass but after a refinish job, it looks much more modern.




 


Virtually all of my accessories are also, yep, you guessed it, thrift store finds for dirt cheap. My son loves this little wooden elephant that came as a set of two. He may be moving to his room as a bookend eventually.




 

This silver swan bowl is all tarnished but I’m starting to like the look of it this way. I’m thinking it’ll be a great vase for bright watermelon colored peonies or carnations.





It’s definitely not finished, but I do feel like my living room is much more interesting and inviting now. I’ll try to post more pictures as I add more layers to it.


Hope you’re a little inspired to go out hunting for some character-building finds this week too!

Tranquil Master Bedroom Makeover

I CANNOT WAIT to show you this extreme transformation of my friend, Pari’s master bedroom. It really is quite a dramatic difference. She was kind enough to let me come in and tear apart her room over the course of a few weekends.


Take a peek for yourself…









The only thing missing is of course the jewelry for the room…a chandelier that will replace the ceiling fan. With a little photoshop magic…voila.




They were ready to make some big changes and sold their old bedroom set on Craigslist.


 


 


You can see in the mood board of the room below, how just repositioning furniture can make a HUGE IMPACT! It really opens up the space this way.




By mixing old and new pieces, we were able to achieve a room with character and balance. This industrial table made out of pipe legs from an old factory in New York City was the first piece purchased for the room at a flea market. It was really our muse for the entire design concept.




An old, beat up dresser similar to this one I found while out thrifting, was given a French makeover.




 

Do you recognize the chair in the corner? Yep, its one of the infamous spider back chairs with a new upholstered seat and metallic silver weathered finish!





 

I am SO envious of that fireplace! Can you imagine on a rainy day, curling up in bed next to that thing? I may move in…




Incorporating a gallery wall solved the challenge of how what to do with the massive wall opposite the bed. The added bonus is that it brings personality to their space.






  
 


We tried several different rugs in the room but when Pari found this one, she knew it was the perfect fit. I think I might have to find a place in my house for one now too.




We found this lantern lamp out in Canton.




and of course….the infamous Seahorse Wall Art that I made using leftover wood floor boards…phew, that was such a long project!


 


I hope you love their retreat as much as I do!


I’m in the process of getting my new web site ready with all of the details on design services available.
In the meantime, if you have a space/spaces that are in need of a design help, send me an email at FarmStyleStudio@gmail.com

Gold Fever

This spring its all about metallics and gold is definitely at the top of my list. I love it on light fixtures, accessories and yes, even furniture.

Check out these dressers that got a transformation this week in my workshop.

The “Before” is a stock photo of something similar to what the finish used to look like. (I could kick myself when I forget to take a before shot!) But you get the picture…it wasn’t pretty.

The “After”

This sweet little petite two-drawer chest was my dad’s. I had it sitting in our guest bedroom for quite sometime, not knowing where it would fit into our house with its traditional finish.

The “Before”

 

The “After”

 

She still needs an antique glazing to bring out the weathered areas, but she fits in much better at the Garza Residence now.

OH!…I almost forgot…here’s a sneak peek of some of what’s being worked on for The Rovi Dining Room Makeover that will be revealed very soon. Super exciting!!!

…and stay tuned for next week when I reveal a bedroom makeover to knock your socks off!

Urban Farmhouse is in Frisco Style this month!

Lots going on to share at the Farmhouse this month, but with things going at such a fast pace lately, I don’t have much time to blog! Promise to share more after the Easter holiday.

For now, here’s a fun little write up that just came out in the April Edition of Frisco Style Magazine.

 

Hope the bunny is good to you this weekend!